Morning News

Mornings

Latest From The WGAN Morning News

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Renee Worcester 10:00AM

In Local, Podcasts

The Make 12 Hours Radiothon continues with hosts Jon Shannon from 101-9 WPOR and Jeff Pierce speak with Renee Worcester,…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Dennis Brown 9:30AM

In Local, Podcasts

Dennis Brown, a board member for Veterans Forward, discussed the organization’s history and impact. Initially part of Veterans Count in…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Congressman Jared Golden 9:00AM

In Local, Podcasts

Congressman Jared Golden discussed his personal experience transitioning from the Marines to civilian life and the importance of community support…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Senator Angus King 9:30AM

In Local, Podcasts

Senator Angus King discussed the importance of supporting veterans during a radiothon. He highlighted Maine’s high veteran population and the…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Veterans Forward Radiothon 8:30AM

In Local, Podcasts

The WGAN Morning News discussed the Veterans Forward radiothon and speaks with Lori Spaulding, Director of the Military Affiliated Student…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Veterans Forward: Kim’s Story 8:00AM

In Local, Podcasts

Kim Slininger, a former Air Force fighter aircraft mechanic, shared her experience of being sexually assaulted during her service, leading…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Cunningham Security Systems 8:15AM

In Local, Podcasts

We speak to Becca Ruth from Cunningham Security Systems and Our 8am Hourly Sponsor for our Veterans Forward Make 12…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Commissioner Randall Liberty 7:00AM

In Local, Podcasts

Matt Gagnon hosts a discussion with Commissioner Randall Liberty, highlighting the work of Veterans Forward in supporting veterans’ transition back…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Veterans Forward: Randy’s Story 6:30AM

In Local, Podcasts

Randy Libby, a U.S. Army and Navy veteran, shared his experiences during a Veterans Forward radiothon. He served three and…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Brian Cummings Director of Veteran Services 6:00AM

In Local, Podcasts

Brian Cummings Director of Veteran Services to kick off Veterans Forward Make 12 Hours Count Radiothon!

Local Headlines

6 hours ago in Local

Jet in Deadly Bangor Airport Crash Has History of Crashes Caused by Ice

The Bombardier Challenger 600 flipped over and burned on takeoff at Bangor International Airport around 7:45 p.m. Sunday

7 hours ago in Local

Vehicle Overturns During Snowstorm in Scarborough

Snow continued to build up after Scarborough initially received 10 inches of snow in latest storm in Southern Maine. 

7 hours ago in Local

Search On for Man Believed to Have Jumped Of I-95 Bridge into Piscataqua River

No information on the identity of the missing man has been released.

National Headlines

17 hours ago in National

Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported.

17 hours ago in National, Trending

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

3 days ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.